I. Course Title: Media Production Portfolio
II. Course Number: COMS 482
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: COMS 130 (with a grade of “C” or better), COMS 146 (C- or better), COMS 246, COMS 247, COMS 346, and COMS 347 ; or permission of instructor.
V. Course Description:
Provides specific, directed activity for completion and evaluation of advanced video projects and materials for prospective employment. The course culminates in the production of a portfolio that showcases the student’s technical and aesthetic skills..
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course. May be repeated, with permission of instructor, but no more than 9 hours of COMS 482 may be taken for credit.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
Students apply theories and techniques learned in prerequisite courses to produce portfolios that highlight the student’s media production knowledge, skills, and abilities. Through work on advanced projects and preparation of materials for prospective employment, students build portfolios to aid in the pursuit of employment in a media production related field. Students will be expected to plan and execute their projects on an independent basis.
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
This course will consist of lectures, individual meetings, critiques and advanced projects designed to showcase the production skills necessary to secure employment in media production related fields. Students will work to create advanced projects and a portfolio through which to present their work to potential employers.
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Students will be able to:
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Other Course Information: None
Review and Approval
April 19, 2016
May 2011
March 01, 2021